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J349 CEV

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,085 mi
Last recorded130,085 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ349 CEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 130,085 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 130,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2015 230,052 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 229,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 229,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 227,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 224,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 223,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 123,084 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 123,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 217,447 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 101,943 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 101,943 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J349 CEV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J349 CEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J349 CEV registered?

J349 CEV is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J349 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J349 CEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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